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Unlocking Learning PotentialJune, 2009
Meet our Neuro Developmental Advisor and Evaluator Cyndi Ringoen, BA, BSICAN Certified Neurodevelopmentalist Co-Founder and President of ICAN
As a teen, Cyndi began volunteering in schools for the disabled and in special education classrooms. Later she worked with many of her own foster and adopted children who had different physical and academic challenges. In her research, she found the neurodevelopmental program. She began volunteering to help explain programs to parents and used this method with at least nine of her family members. In addition to the neurodevelopmental method, she realized that overall health was a key component to achieving wellness. She continues to search for better and more effective methods of dealing with health problems. She studied at Eastern Washington University earning degrees in Applied Psychology, BA, and Developmental Psychology BS Further she trained and worked with National Academy for Child Development (NACD) until leaving to co-found the International Christian Association of Neurodevelopmentalists.
LEARNING DISABILITIES By Cyndi Ringoen, BA, BS, Neurodevelopmentalist, Copyright © 1999
Someone you know or love has been labeled “learning disabled.” What does this mean? What are you to do now? The first and most important thing you can do is try to find out and understand what exactly does this label mean. It absolutely does not mean that someone has a disease. It does not have anything to do with how intelligent a person is. And it does not mean you have to accept it and live a life learning how to ‘cope’ with this problem. You need to find out what exactly the underlying inefficiencies are and then start eliminating them.
Eliminate it?? Yes, learning disabilities can be eliminated. But in order to do that you must identity the causes, and create a plan of attack to address each of them. The reason that more learning disabilities are not eliminated has to do with how they are perceived. Often they are viewed as static - meaning they do not have the ability to change - they are what they are and nothing you can do will impact them. This is an incorrect view. Other times, professionals become microscopic in their assessment of learning problems. Meaning, each professional sees only within a very small, narrow scope-the width of their profession and expertise. If 15 clients with reading problems, came to be assessed, it is likely that such a professional would find somewhere between one to three reasons why the person was having a problem. And the worst part is that after you have paid for an assessment, often the professional identifies a problem or two and sends you on your way without the most important piece of information that you need. THE SOLUTION! In reality, if 15 clients came to me with a reading problem, it is likely that I might find 30 or more reasons or combination of reasons as to why reading wasn’t working for them. After identifying the major underlying problems it is then necessary to develop an individualized plan for addressing each area of inefficiency. Identifying and addressing each inefficiency is the key to eliminating the learning problems.
The organ that you use to learn with is your brain, therefore, if learning is a problem it becomes necessary to take a look at the brain and how it is functioning in order to pinpoint possible problem areas. According to Information Processing Theory, the components necessary for learning are the ability to Receive, Process, Store and Utilize information. By looking at each of these we may be able to find areas of weakness that are causing learning problems. There is Life after “Learning Disabilities”
Many parents wonder how their child with learning struggles will do in the future – there can be a bright future. Read the story of a mom and next month, her son’s college essay. Today J is in a college and doing well.
We know for certain that ND completely clears up dyslexia. Several years ago, our then 7-year-old son was failing in 2nd grade. He was the sweetest little boy on the planet, but just couldn't do anything successfully when it came to academics. Upon his first evaluation with Cyndi Ringoen, she confirmed that yes, he was dyslexic as all the experts (teachers etc) had been telling us. Not only that, but he was ADD and ADHD as well with a host of other problems thrown in too. She then offered us such hope and said...... ."Don’t worry, he's going to be easy to fix"! I sat across from her balling my head off. No one had ever given us hope before. No one...
Well, it did take some time...we kept plugging and patching and doing program to beat the band...years came and went...but it was our son, the very same 7 year old who is now 18 who stood on the podium just a few short months ago at his high school graduation proudly accepting his full-ride ROTC scholarship of $40,000.00 a year to the college of his choice. He also was awarded many other scholarships and awards (Kiwanis, Christian Athletic Scholarship) that evening that he proudly accepted as well.
J. not only has an organized brain now thanks to the ND approach, but he has a heart that lives for Jesus Christ and praises Him for all that he's been given. We couldn't be prouder of him if we tried. :) One of the neatest things is that when J. wrote his essay for college acceptance, he wrote about me, his mother doing ND with him and helping become the man that God intended him to be in the first place. I'd be happy to share this essay with anyone who would like to read it. It completely blessed my heart!
Keep doing program moms and dads. Keep plugging and patching. Don't give up!!! The very best is right around the corner for your child. It might not happen over night...but it will happen. Each month you'll see little changes.... some months you'll see many. And it might not look like our son's best, but it'll be God's very best for your child and you won't want to miss it.
Blessings, J. B., proud ND mama for many years still happily doing program with bonus babies L. and L. after completing program with J. and J.
Brain Development and Learning Where and When? 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Two Opportunities: Saturday, August 22 in Lakewood Center for Neuro Development8907 Gravelly Lake Drive SW Lakewood, Washington 98499For directions: maggie@centerfordevelopment.com (253) 581-1588
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Saturday, August 21 in Redmond Randy and Joyce Eichenberger’s home in RedmondFor directions: eichenbe@verizon.net (425) 881-9691
Browse excellent resources for more study!
(includes handouts) Space is limited. Send to: 8907 Gravelly Lake Drive SW Lakewood, Washington 98499 (Or call with credit card information – (253) 581-1588)
Workshop Presenter? Maggie Dail, MA; ICAN Certified Neurodevelopmentalists Maggie has been teaching for 30 years in private schools and homeschooling groups. She and her husband, Ronnie operate Center for Neuro Development (formerly Master Enterprises Learning Center). She has an M.A. in Special Education. For more information call: (253) 581-1588 or e-mail: maggie@specialhelps.com. www.centerforneurodevelopment.com and www.specialhelps.com
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